80GB 5th Generation iPod started very unusual malfunctions

I just got an 80GB iPod yesterday, and it's already giving me trouble. It's cutting off, giving me "sad faces", not turning on/off, making weird beeping noises and a few minutes ago it picked up a popular local radio station completly on it's own. Help!

Hello!
I have a Ipod video 30g. It has only 2 weeks old. I was very happy but now it does not turn on anymore. And there is 2 black spot on the screen. I do not know what to do, and I cannot talk to anyone. This website is very confusing.
Can anyone help me? I am in Brazil Sao Paulo.
Thanks

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